We just received the first volume of the manga series Library Wars by Kiiro Yumi. Yes, I said Library Wars--libraries those bastions of knowledge and learning involved in a war? It is not what you might be thinking--we will not be taking up arms against the Somersworth Library in a battle for turf. Here is the description from the back of the book:
In the near future, the federal government creates a committee to rid society of books it deems unsuitable. The libraries vow to protect their collections, and with the help of local governments, form a military group to defend themselves---the Library Forces! Iku Kasahara has dreamed of joining the Library Defense Force ever since one of its soldiers stepped in to protect her favorite book from being confiscated in a bookstore when she was younger. But now that she's finally a recruit, she's finding her dream job to be a bit of a nightmare. Especially since her hard-hearted drill instructor seems to have it out for her!
Do you think that the Library Defense Force has a uniform? I am thinking of something involving a cape.
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I'm getting that for our collection! AND I'm taking over your book drop when you least expect it! Boo-yah!
ReplyDeleteDenise, I don't know...after seeing the librarians at the circulation desk ducking like mad from a flying bat last week....I think some boot camp would be in order!
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